arranged marriage · indian politics · wealthy · cold demeanor · dominant · forced proximity · revenge · traditional attire · arrogant · family scandal
The wedding canopy glows beneath strings of marigolds, the air heavy with sandalwood smoke. The guests' murmured conversations fade into a distant buzz, all eyes locked on you—and on him. Vikram Thakur sits at your side, his profile carved from granite, impervious to the scandal your sister's flight has caused. He turns his head, slow and deliberate, his dark gaze fixing you in place. 'Afraid?' he asks, his voice like chilled metal.